Legal Aid LIVE on Facebook
Wednesday, December 16 @ 5:00PM
A reminder that our next Facebook LIVE is coming up on December 16. This session is focused on Driver’s License Suspensions. Legal Aid attorneys will be joined by attorney Sean Sweeney from the Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s office to discuss your rights and options when your license is suspended.
BMV Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction and Amnesty program
Effective Monday, December 13th
The Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction and Amnesty Program is a permanent program within the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) intended to assist people who cannot afford to pay all their pending reinstatement fees following a driver’s license suspension. Beginning today, Ohio allows more options for certain driver’s license reinstatements after suspension. For eligibility questions and more, visit our website. If you serve anyone needing legal help regarding reinstatement, contact Legal Aid.
Criminal Justice Webinar by Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Thursday, December 17 @ 10:00am
Join us to hear from speakers who are implementing policy change to decrease incarceration and support individuals with substance use disorders across the Cuyahoga County criminal justice system. To learn more and register for this Zoom webinar, click here. Legal Aid is proud to sponsor this event.
The Cleveland Browns partner with Legal Aid
The Cleveland Browns are partnering with Legal Aid to help more families receive quality legal services that protect their basic needs. In addition to financially supporting our programs, the Browns are using their platform to shine a light on the need for civil legal assistance across our region. Starting December 10th, we’ve been sharing posts on social media to highlight this partnership and our work to keep people #homefortheholidays – this season, and beyond. Follow us on social and share our posts to help spread the word: Facebook - @LegalAidCleveland, Instagram - @LegalAidCLE, Twitter: @LegalAidCLE
Reminder: Legal Aid has updated COVID flyers and info cards.
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As always: If you have any questions or need something from Legal Aid, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Danilo Powell-Lima
Development & Communications Assistant
Phone: 216-861-5889
Email: danilo.powell-lima@lasclev.org
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
1223 West Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
www.lasclev.org
